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How to get fromKochi to Talaimannarby train, ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Talaimannar by train, ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    20h 17m
    Rs 31,993–41,667

  2. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    21h 12m

  3. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    14h 42m
    Rs 80,329–267,286

  4. Fly Cochin International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    13h 32m
    Rs 58,863–181,406

  5. Fly Cochin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    10h 17m
    Rs 63,363–104,406

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    10h 31m
    Rs 70,431–125,782

  7. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    5. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    13h 37m
    Rs 61,790–155,772

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 72,307Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 847.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 17m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Talaimannar. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Angamaly, take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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